Nazarene Theological Seminary
Location and Contact Information
1700 E Meyer BlvdKansas City, MO 64131-1246
USA
Main Tel: (816) 268-5400
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
Nazarene Theological Seminary, also known as NTS, is a Christian school located in Kansas City, Missouri. NTS was established in June 1944 by the Eleventh General Assembly. In 1950, the seminary shifted to its current location in Kansas City. The institute offers certificates, diplomas and master’s and doctoral degrees in fields of study like theology, Christian education, divinity and ministry, among others.
Nazarene Theological Seminary is home to a number of on-campus organizations, such as the Students for Social Justice, the Student Leadership Team and Women in Ministry, among others. The institute offers job placement assistance and a financial aid to its qualified students.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Church of the Nazarene religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- High male/female ratio.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Theological and faith-related.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Nazarene Theological Seminary:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hood Theological Seminary | Salisbury, NC | 248 |
| 2 | The General Theological Seminary | New York, NY | 145 |
| 3 | Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary | Austin, TX | 168 |
| 4 | Dominican House of Studies | Washington, DC | 91 |
| 5 | Interdenominational Theological Center | Atlanta, GA | 426 |
| 6 | Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary | Elkhart, IN | 146 |
| 7 | Saint Paul School of Theology | Kansas City, MO | 267 |
| 8 | Benedictine College | Atchison, KS | 2,012 |
| 9 | Lee University | Cleveland, TN | 4,147 |
| 10 | Geneva College | Beaver Falls, PA | 1,951 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 51 | 4 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 10 | 3 |
| Doctorate (Other Than Research or Professional Practice) | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 6 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 5 |
Students
Student enrollment was 300 in 2009-2010 (193 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 28% of the student body. About 20% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Nazarene Theological Seminary offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Other Than Research or Professional Practice).
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
- Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
- Religious Education
- Theological and Ministerial Studies
- Theology/Theological Studies
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